I'm thinking of importing a game or two as a late present for myself (Because why not?), but can't really choose between getting Super Robot Taisen: Original Generations 2, a series which I love and have a couple imports of already, or EX Troopers, a game which I recently tried out and had a blast with, along with a Metal Max game (either 2 Reloaded or 3, leaning towards 2 since it's cheaper). The total comes out the same, give or take. I have little experience with Japanese, but that's never stopped me before and I've already found guides for these games, so I think I'll be good there.

E.X. Troopers seems pretty multiplayer-centric. I think it might be tough to take advantage of that from overseas. While there is a single-player campaign you unlock co-op missions as you go through it and you pretty much need to do them for the XP. Though I guess there is the option of doing them with AI companions so it's still doable.

How easy is it to understand the new systems without knowing a lot of Japanese? I know I can look at guides, but still...I'd prefer not to. I got through most SRT games without looking up anything, and did pretty well at them, too.

I'm in the middle of EX Troopers right now and there's a good, lengthy single player portion. I'm really enjoying it and it's really easy to figure out objectives and mechanics most of the time. I really recommend it.

Thanks, Lard, I ended up going with E.X. Troopers (and just EX Troopers, I couldn't decide between the two Metal Maxes so I said screw it to them). I still want Original Generations 2, but I figure it'd be best to wait until sometime next year.